I Tried Living in Mandaluyong Philippines 🇵🇭

[@buzz_chill]

Thanks so much Mergim! Starbucks on us! It was nice meeting you and Justin in person. We wish you success in everything you do.

[@MergimVlogsYT]

It was great to meet you! Thank you so much for the Coffee and enjoy your onwards trip around the Philippines :)

[@r2kin2phils]

I used to work in Ortigas. And sure I knew the surrounding areas. But now watching your video I cant recognize Mandaluyong anymore except Megamall. I hope my homeland will continue growing and I like to see more greens.

[@maynardsalviejo7567]

More of this please. I’m a Fil-AM that’s been away for so long. Though I’ve made quick visits a few times it’s only now that I’m seriously contemplating on retiring permanently in the Phil.

[@Dina-fm8zz]

Mandaluyong had changed so much. I went to school in Mandaluyong many years ago, but I don’t recognise the place anymore.

[@francesmcdonald8145]

Mergim thank you again for showing the Mandaluyong City’s Condos now me and my husband we have more idea to choose the more convenient for little of everything to shop for food and etc.thanks for sharing

[@NeoKrypton21]

Wow! P1.4k/night is a good take there. The room is neat at promising in aesthetics. Not bad. Good take. For me, I still love the ambiance of the community in Alabang. It is more quiet and far away from the busy highways of the metro.

[@YoreHistory]

I am so bad with heights...just watching him standing there and the view panning around made my legs feel weak. Great video though!

[@seanwan30]

Nice bro

[@JoeyZee-vs4kr]

Megamall is old but in July the renovation will start. SM hired a world class company to do the renovation which happen to have built the Jewel in Singapore airport 😊

[@marcohare5782]

Thank you for showing condos outside of BGC. Glad to have met you, briefly, a couple of weeks ago in the lobby uptown park suites. Catch you next time.

[@ParadiseAwaits-t2w]

Heading back to the Philippines in July, love the mandayulong area in the Philippines

[@ReyvenBergado-tf2sc]

If you live in Greenfields , Ortigas Center choose the condo that is facing the whiteplains area not Makati it has a nice view

[@natsumidesu8019]

Wow Mandaluyong had gone a big improvement from the time I was using the roads there during the 80’s as a student.

[@studyrounded]

Absolutely love this region and what it could be. Glad i just found your channel, so many insights into urban PH.

[@JainaYoga]

I was just there!! Cool place it feels safe as well

[@bangwi]

I think my place is underrated. I live in Ortigas BCD and is very walkable. They even close the streets on the weekend for a weekend market . But the best thing I love about the place is it's in the center of Metro Manila. I have everything I needed in Ortigas but if I want to go to BGC Makati or Quezon City it's very close

[@KeonPH]

Mandaluyong city from 20 years ago looks so different today. Simple times…

[@cjcrystal1726]

That condo where Mergim was staying used to be along the area of the wet market and transport terminals to East . A.k.a Crossings

[@manuelcamomot5152]

Awesome buildings .

[@quickthinker7582]

Wow Philippines is so rich...very modern.. impressive... Manila has overtaken Dubai in properties sales according to the news.

[@russelalvaro3974]

I used to work there.. pretty nice nightlife

[@rm_alfaro]

I heard that SM Megamall will undergo a redevelopment soon that will add 20,000 square meters of leasable space and will provide shoppers with brighter, wider hallways, more open spaces & higher ceilings. Parking will also be upgraded with over 1,000 additional parking slots. The redevelopment will commence next month so you may wanna watch out for that and maybe show us the result when it's finally done. Tnx!

[@robocop581]

The firm that designed Singapore Changi Airport will do the SM Megamall renovation

[@cjcrystal1726]

Yes...Building A under renovation now

[@philippinepropertyforsale5781]

Stay safe and God Bless ! ❤

[@843photography]

Using the handicap lift because of your suitcase? Man card REVOKED. 😂😂

[@joeDelicious]

It takes more time and efforts to operate the handicap lift than to just lift his luggage hehe

[@snowtyboy]

Living in Ortigas in Mandaluyong is like living in Bangkok. So crowded. BGC is like you're transported in another western country

[@sophielewistravelsandthing7104]

yes but cleaner, greener, pet friendlier, safer.

[@maynardsalviejo7567]

Very helpful to those planning on a quick getaway in Asia.

[@daisyjaneuy5457]

Thank you for showing us around Mergim.

[@maryallen2317]

I like how Mergim luvs THE BGC. ❤🎉😊

[@jochval]

Mandaluyong is in the middle of Metro Manila so you are in the center of everything on the metro that is why it is also nice to live there

[@sophielewistravelsandthing7104]

mrt too

[@martinfringeli8080]

hi mergim. heading to manila in october

[@joestone8576]

that unit is ok for a few days, but i would not be comfortable long term in less than 35SQM. On EDSA just take the MRT

[@mikeealtiveros137]

Megamall is close to greenfield. You just have to cross shaw boulevard, then pass through shangri la plaza.

[@VirginiaSandiego-z2r]

Yes lots of condos are building up, especially here in pasay ,in aseana

[@marilousumo226]

Yes you are right less traffic maybe in BGC

[@thomas_the_cat]

its convenient if you work nearby... but all that highway noise is a no 😅

[@cantonchannel2073]

support his channel guys ❤❤❤

[@SimplyMe-y4p]

There are taxi bays in between 2 buildings of SM megamall and also you can pin your grab there so you wont get soak in the rain. I know its hard to figure out the other entrances and exits if you are not a regular sm megamall goer. There is also shortcut if you are greenfield going to Megamall, just by passing through Shangrila Mall.

[@mrpanicattack6688]

What I don’t like about most condos here in Metro Manila is the very low ceiling. I’ve always complained about it in the past, like if office buildings can have high floor to ceiling height, why can’t condos and residential buildings have higher ceilings too? This is why a 45 floor office building can be higher than a 60 floor residential building, or both can have the same height.

[@badboylimmy]

The lobby I grand because this building looks like it is mainly for investment apartments and therefore Airbnb residents, very short term tenants that come and go, so the lobby will get a lot of use at all times.

[@frendolous3422]

bro really didn’t want to lift his suitcase up 3 steps

[@joestone8576]

yes, SM pretty much dominates EDSA with a mall at virtually every MRT station. Just like Ayala dominates Makati

[@hammadhvlog]

after our studies, we are planning to shift to BGC right now we are living in Manila Valenzuela Marulas.

[@cdl6953]

Try living in Alabang. No vlogger has featured Alabang

[@sophielewistravelsandthing7104]

yes ive been saying this...Alabang is less expensive BGC/Makati and many rich and famous & filthy rich politicians l😮ves there and also has everything.

[@MarkEdisonAlviz-official]

The Juicy Vlog and Make It Happen featured Alabang several times.

[@cdl6953]

@@MarkEdisonAlviz-official I don’t know. But I want Mergim’s take on things. He is the one who I follow regularly so I hope he goes there at some point.

[@RR52517]

Thanks Mergim. Mandaluyong is not the same as 10 years ago. It has grown so fast.

[@epi_diet023]

Watching here 😊

[@VINCENAKS]

Try the emerald avenue in ortigas. The wall street of pasig

[@robocop581]

Emerald Avenue that's closed off to traffic on Sundays with pickleball courts and kids riding bikes has a very neighborhood feel

[@DexterBanks5555]

Maybe Im stronger than most British males but I can lift a heavy suitcase 3 steps no problem. Just shows you how stronger Filipinos are.

[@johng4093]

It's full of gold bars inside, but he didn't want to mention it.

[@komentator9125]

Hi Mergim, can you also please create a content about Solaire in Vertis North in Quezon City? It's beside the Trinoma Mall and close to SM North Edsa

[@nanetnanet9640]

Finally you tried Mandaluyong

[@arghentrock]

You are more comfortable in BGC with less stress going from place to place.

[@KeonPH]

Hello, Arghen! How’s Japan?

[@sophielewistravelsandthing7104]

yes Alabang is better than mandaluyong, more homey.

[@arghentrock]

@@KeonPH Hello Keon. Still in the Japan video series with plenty more uploads to go.

[@patrick5729]

Thanks for pointing out we are actually one of the world's fastest growing economies. The problem we have is our media and elite say the worst things about our country for political reasons, so it scares foreigners away.

[@Sundayvibe5]

How do you find these places for rent? What website or app?

[@Imijs]

I can't believe what I just saw. Did you really just use a handicap lift to take your luggage up a few steps? hahaha.

[@alvinlibra115]

Mandaluyong City is In the Center of Metro Manila!

[@gamerwits4329]

Mornin chairman😊

[@r2kin2phils]

Imagine there is express train connecting BGC, Makati and Ortigas loop? Commute will be quicker and will ease EDSA traffic.

[@paulpenders3092]

nice short video, what are the monthly leases there in Ortigas for a studio like the one you showed?

[@danielito3766]

Try MOA SEASHORE

[@nildasabang-vo1ys]

Ingat po

[@QuicknStraight]

There is also Capitol Commons, with a really good big supermarket (Unimart). As I said on that previous video where you said we should all live in BGC, I just don't want to live in the over-priced, sterile, pseudo-US city environment. BGC really isn't all it's cracked up to be. I far prefer to be in the general milieu of the actual Philippines. Eleven years living in Metro Manila and I have never once considered living in BGC. But BGC is beloved of foreign vloggers who wax lyrical about it as YT catnip. Those of us who came to live here for reason of work, marriage/family, etc., don't give a sh*t about YT clicks and know that life outside of BGC is actually much more enjoyable and interesting.

[@curiousd4871]

Pph 1.4k per night? times 30days is equal to Pph 42,000 and is discounted right? My friend just got back from there 6/2024 telling me you can rent a condo there for a couple hundred bucks not sure if it really exists in around manila coz he went to Pampanga oh yea he said in manila too but I’m guessing it was for a small studio with no view lol.

[@ds5398]

'I feel like a bit of a moron using this lift... but it is what it is..' - Yes, it clearly is.

[@rinabajar4306]

Lovely

[@JoshuaG]

When did you cross megamall at the time of this recording ? man i should have meet you there 😂♥️🤟

[@eyjeyforce6616]

yoooo im first to comment. sike. im the 7th

[@HaponYamamoto]

I would live in mandaluyong over any other citys un manila...madaluyong is the best palce to be in

[@JoeyZee-vs4kr]

Not true of course 😊

[@MarkSantos3729]

Next cubao

[@Lil-Mike-55]

Chairman, that "just chip in P5k more" means a lot for us average earners pinoys. Mid class condos are more affordable than BGC condos. Unless you're teaming up with someone.👌🏻

[@brocks_stocks6554]

Try flair towers. Next door to fame

[@barnold62]

Any luxury condos?

[@terenciosaymo3671]

In the olden days, wasn't Megamall the favorite hangout of nannies?

[@FrancesAnneFong]

You call filipinas nannies?

[@terenciosaymo3671]

@@FrancesAnneFong That's what they are called in the English language. For example, the word "nanny" is singular. The word "nannies" is plural. When Princess Diana was still single, Princess Diana was a nanny.

[@erwinmartinez8718]

Wow it feel like the worst part of new york or LA. Lot's of sirens

[@sh4dowmarine348]

Damn .. you're in my neck of the woods now lol

[@johnleofernandez4407]

U are near shangrila mall and hotel

[@SirLavik]

A very late comment

[@Ryan-wi3ry]

Why don’t you try living in Bicol like goa or naga or sorsogon?

[@FBGmoneh]

How heavy is your carry on that you couldnt go up like 5 steps 😂

[@linettetenazas]

I was wondering about that too. There is a handle to lift it, isn’t it?

[@PhantomOfManyTopics]

Fame is okay, but 500m from either Train station.

[@randomlyme3595]

ME

[@ronlafleur4246]

Should have carried your bag.

[@paulbandong8162]

BGC is just too convenient imo Also, the fcking scooters alone is enough for me to pick BGC from other cities 😂

[@catoftruth1044]

try living in a dmci condo

[@nightwing4065]

Mandaluyong the Tiger City. 🐯

[@bluemarshall6180]

🐊

[@cocomine8897]

The laziness of using the disability lift is kinda silly 😁

[@travelingkakabsat]

How is a walk-in closet sized space called a condo?!

[@johng4093]

It's good that they cater to many price ranges.

[@theycallmethewickerman]

Did you really make that poor man operate the disabled lift for you instead lifting your kids sized suitcase up 5 steps?

[@PhantomOfManyTopics]

Less than $28 per night nice.

[@TheBigBananaaa]

🙀

[@bluemarshall6180]

SMDC(fame) and DMCI is a no no no for me.

[@richieliper4720]

Thank you our pogi chairman for touring us in Mandaluyong. Massive buildings now occupies this area. I lived there be before.

[@meridelburlat2739]

May be you take medicine neozep for cough

[@maximillianairborne3797]

"why pay 25k in Mandaluyong when you can just add 5k and move to bgc" stop that bullshit man. Everybody cannot live in BGC. Some people prefer the more quiet gated villages, others prefer the province. So stop making people living in BGC as super humans.

[@joestone8576]

Don't like BGC, nothing particular to the Philippines. I would go to a condo in Thailand or Vietnam and get more for your money over BGC.

[@mahad813]

BGC looks too artifical to me. It does not feel real

[@Gregory-Masovutch]

It's ok for one night and that's it. Sardine can living isn't for me.

[@EzunaHyde]

Clicked instantly~

[@jumpinjehoshaphat1951]

I don't know why anyone would want to live in Manila.

[@StrikeFirst01]

Unit looks like a prison

[@floren879]

Paid a bit more to BGC

[@sfrealestatedealmaker6001]

That’s a closet bro 😂 not a condo

[@maynardsalviejo7567]

That closet will cost you 10x more in US cities or 20X in Japan.

[@yvonnebondoc8707]

I kove the way you say ‘ ay naku’ 😁😁😁

[@TheXauro]

IF your just normal like me. Thailand is the place to be. Much more value for your money. BUT if you are a higrloller theeeen go on. You can afford lose 1m dollar $.

[@deusx.machinaanime.3072]

If the entire Philippines 🇵🇭 pray to our Lord God, the Father through Christ Jesus, to save the Filipinos and the country of the Philippines 🇵🇭 against China 🇨🇳 and its aggression, then He will surely hear our prayers, protect us, and destroy our enemies. 🙏😇😇😇 Let us all unite and pray against them.

[@Harzach-Hardcastle7685]

Repentance is necessary first. Don't expect God to answer your prayers without true repentance.

[@deusx.machinaanime.3072]

@@Harzach-Hardcastle7685 We only need a prayer of one righteous Filipino person. The prayer of a righteous person has great effectiveness. (James 5:16)

[@Harzach-Hardcastle7685]

@@deusx.machinaanime.3072 You are taking that verse out of context. That verse simply means that prayer helps. It does not say that you God will still answer your prayers if you refuse to repent.

[@deusx.machinaanime.3072]

@@Harzach-Hardcastle7685 Just becuase I didn’t verbally agree does not mean I disagreed. This shows the type of person you are, and you fell for it.

[@deusx.machinaanime.3072]

@@Harzach-Hardcastle7685 Checkmate 🤣

[@elvantonucci695]

I flew out of Manila yesterday the pollution so bad you. Couldn’t see the buildings